Uncle Luke says the lack of respect for Florida artists is nothing new.
The 2 Live Crew founder took to Instagram over the weekend, where he shouted out his Sunshine State peers. He wrote, “Hip-hop fans from Florida. Don’t be upset they don’t recognize your favorite Floridian artists as part of hip-hop’s 50th year celebrations… This industry has never considered us as hip-hop from the time I started hip-hop in the south. You can only imagine the names they called us. Country booty music trash, music. I can go on and on the disrespect towards Florida hip-hop. Still to this day, we fight for our respect, and you have stood behind us every step of the way. We will continue fighting. There will be a day this year where we come together and celebrate Florida hip-hop artist from the top of the state to the bottom. We love you Thank You for your support.”
Industry vets like Snoop Dogg and DJ Premier popped up in the comments to co-sign the sentiment. Snoop wrote, “I love and respect what you did for me and my hip hop journey uncle Luke on and off the mic… Let’s do a southwest Hip hop celebration so we can get the flowers to you and the other founders who mean so much to this thang called hip hop love and. Respect. O. G. Can’t spell hip hop without the south Or the west.” Premier added, “Salute Uncle Luke and massive Florida heritage of HIP HOP.”
